Health & Safety Tips for the Lambing & Calving Season
Lambing is the busiest time of the sheep farmers’ year. Longer than normal working hours combined with a vastly increased workload can lead to Health and Safety short-cuts.
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SFS 2026 – Universal Layer Guidance Published
The Welsh Government has published guidance for the Sustainable Farming Scheme’s Universal Layer, covering legal requirements, eligibility, actions, and practical implementation.
Increased Vet Visit Payments for Animal Health and Welfare (from January 2026)
From 22nd January 2026, payments for both the Animal Health and Welfare Review and the Endemic Disease Follow-up will increase.
BPS to SFS Transition – Wales
Understanding the rules, deadlines, and financial implications of SFS and BPS is essential to deciding which route best supports the future of your farming business.
Changes to Rules Around Buying & Using Rodenticides
Farmers and growers need to prepare for important changes in access to professional second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) which will take effect from January 2026.